An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the Assistive Communication Service, as part of Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH). We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with experience working with children and/or adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
The Assistive Communication Service (ACS) has been identified by NHS England as one of the specialised Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services for London. We deliver specialised AAC assessments, prescription, initial training, and setup of equipment.
The ACS team accepts referrals for children and adults in the following boroughs:
Hammersmith and Fulham Kensington and Chelsea Westminster Barnet Camden Islington Haringey Hackney Tower Hamlets City Enfield The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of high-quality, client-centered, and goal-oriented therapeutic care, using evidence-based practice leading in the area of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for clients referred to the ACS.
The post has an excellent line management structure, supported by the Principal SLT for AAC and the multidisciplinary team at the Assistive Communication Service.
We will encourage you to develop your maximum clinical potential in an environment that is well supported professionally and managerially, via a robust supervision system.
The maintenance of skills within the ever-evolving field of AAC is particularly supported, with an emphasis on self-directed learning and training as appropriate.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Annual travel card loan. Training, support, and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us, please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits .
Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.
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The Assistive Communication Service (ACS) has been identified by NHS England as one of the specialised Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services for London. We deliver specialised AAC assessments, prescription, initial training, and setup of equipment.
The ACS team accepts referrals for children and adults in the following boroughs:
Hammersmith and Fulham Kensington and Chelsea Westminster Barnet Camden Islington Haringey Hackney Tower Hamlets City Enfield The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of high-quality, client-centered, and goal-oriented therapeutic care, using evidence-based practice leading in the area of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for clients referred to the ACS.
The post has an excellent line management structure, supported by the Principal SLT for AAC and the multidisciplinary team at the Assistive Communication Service.
We will encourage you to develop your maximum clinical potential in an environment that is well supported professionally and managerially, via a robust supervision system.
The maintenance of skills within the ever-evolving field of AAC is particularly supported, with an emphasis on self-directed learning and training as appropriate.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Annual travel card loan. Training, support, and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us, please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits .
Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.
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